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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.75, 707.93 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.75, 707.93 and 179.52 is: 269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.75 : 707.93 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.75/707.93 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.75x = 707.93 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.75x = 127,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,085.72/471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.39

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